Summarizing His Presentation on the Origins of Homosexuality,Dennis Explains That

question 37

Multiple Choice

Summarizing his presentation on the origins of homosexuality,Dennis explains that the fraternal birth-order effect refers to the fact that

• A)men who have younger brothers are somewhat more likely to be gay.
• B)men who have older brothers are somewhat more likely to be gay.
• C)women with older sisters are somewhat more likely to be gay.
• D)women with younger sisters are somewhat more likely to be gay.

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Definitions:

Symbolic Gestures

Actions that convey specific messages or meanings without the use of words, often culturally defined.

Preoperational

The second stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development (ages 2-7) where children begin to engage in symbolic play but are not yet able to manipulate information logically.

Sexual Interest

An individual's level of attraction or desire towards sexual activities or other individuals.

Case Histories

Detailed narratives or records of a person's background and past history, often used in a clinical or therapeutic context to understand and diagnose potential psychological conditions.